Ame3 Armament Supervisor

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- Location:

- RAAF Base Williamtown
- Category:

- Trade / Operations
- Position Type:

- Permanent
- Job Reference:

- BOE/1655277W
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**Boeing Defence Australia provides Sustainment Support for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) fleet of AF/A-18A and AF/A-18B (Classic Hornet) aircraft.**
- Armament (Progressive) located at RAAF Base Williamtown**.

**The Opportunity**

The Armament Maintenance Engineer (Progressive) is responsible for the maintenance and modification of FA18 Weapons and Egress systems and associated equipment within the scope of their applicable training, competency and task authorisation. Additionally, employment in the Weapons/Egress trade may involve the handling of explosive ordnance.

**Responsibilities**
- Ensuring all maintenance activities are conducted and recorded IAW approved Aircraft Maintenance Documentation processes and procedures.
- Ensuring Tradespersons do not proceed past inspection check points until inspected.
- Assess, monitor and advise Management of environmental, human and operational factors that may potentially adversely affect technical airworthiness, and seek advice on subsequent reporting requirements.

**Experience/Qualifications**
- Able to meet the intent of DEF (AUST) 9022
- Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical or Avionic), or equivalent trade qualification
- Minimum 5 years aviation experience in maintenance of aircraft and has at least 2 years experience as a fully qualified trade supervisor on Aircraft type, (or for workshop maintenance, at least 12 months experience on relevant aeronautical product preferably on a/c type or equivalent).
- Demonstrated ability to use initiative, prioritise and work to tight timeframes with limited supervision

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements

**Our Business**

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company within the Boeing Defence, Space & Security business unit, is one of Australia's leading aerospace enterprises. For close to 70 years, BDA has been an integral part of the region's defence industry and the partner of choice for some of Australia's largest and most complex defence projects. The company's 1800 employees at 14 sites and two international locations bring the ‘Best of Boeing' products and services into the Australian market to provide a range of valued, through-life service solutions to its customers. BDA's strength lies in its world-class, innovative solutions for the support, maintenance, modification and upgrade of Boeing and non-Boeing aircraft; military aircrew training design and delivery; and the design, development and support of Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) solutions. For all of the Boeing Company's 168,000 people around the world, we encourage movement within the organisation; our aim is to nurture our existing employees, and help them reach their full potential.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

Boeing has implemented a new COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in Australia that requires all new Boeing Australia hires to show proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID-19, or have an approved medical exemption. This role is categorised as Group 1 under the Boeing Australia COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Controls Policy.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.